This paper provides empirical evidence on the impact of deposit insurance on the growth of bank intermediation in the long run. We use a unique dataset capturing a variety of deposit insurance features across countries, such as coverage, premium structure, etc. and synthesize available...

We explore the relationship between bank branch expansion, financial inclusion and profitability for Equity Bank. Unlike traditional banks, including foreign and government owned banks in Kenya, Equity Bank targets less developed territories and less privileged households. Its presence increased...

Do deposit insurance programs contribute to financial development? Yes, but only if the regulatory environment is sound.Cull, Senbet, and Sorge examine the effect of different design features of deposit insurance on long-run financial development, defined to include the level of financial...

This paper provides empirical evidence on the impact of deposit insurance on financial development and stability, broadly defined to include the level of banking activity and the stability of the banking sector. We use a unique dataset capturing a variety of deposit insurance features across...

We explore the relationship between bank branch expansion, financial inclusion and profitability for Equity Bank. Unlike traditional banks in Kenya, Equity Bank pursues branching strategies that target underserved territories and less privileged households. Its presence has a positive and...

Using household surveys and bank penetration data at the district-level in 2006 and 2009, we explore the impact of Equity Bank — a leading private commercial bank focusing on microfinance on the access to banking in Kenya. Equity Bank pursues distinct branching and business strategies that...